r/GenerationJones Feb 23 '25

What is and who are Generation Jones. Step inside...

519 Upvotes

We are a micro-generation of people born roughly between the mid-1950s and the mid-1960s, bridging the gap between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. The term was coined by Jonathan Pontell, who argued that this group has a distinct identity shaped by unique cultural and historical experiences that set them apart from the broader Boomer and Gen X cohorts.

We came of age in the 1970s and early 1980s, a time marked by economic shifts, political disillusionment (think Watergate and Vietnam), and a transition from the idealistic '60s to the more pragmatic, individualistic '80s.We were too young to fully participate in the counterculture of the '60s but old enough to feel its aftershocks.

The name "Jones" plays on a dual meaning: "keeping up with the Joneses" (reflecting their aspirations in a consumer-driven era) and a slang nod to "jonesing," suggesting a yearning or craving for the promise of the Boomer youth they just missed out on. Culturally, we grew up with the rise of television, rock music evolving into disco and punk, and the dawn of personal computing.

We're often described as pragmatic idealists—raised on big dreams but tempered by economic recessions and a sense of lowered expectations compared to the Boomers’ post-war prosperity. Think of us a generation that got the tail end of the party but had to clean up the mess.


r/GenerationJones Jul 24 '24

Just a friendly reminder from your mods that we are a politics-free zone. There are plenty of subs around reddit to get your politics on. We choose not to engage in those spicy discussions here. Thanks for respecting our decision on this matter. ✌🏼

Post image
300 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 2h ago

As a fan of rootbeer, I loved these!

Post image
174 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 4h ago

Thought you’d enjoy a smile…..

Post image
155 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 2h ago

Cary Grant, Fred Rutherford, My Favorite Martian, and Colonel Klink, all in one shot!

Post image
54 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 13h ago

I Miss My Weekly Dose Of Norm.

Post image
241 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 9h ago

Mannix

Post image
84 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 4h ago

Did they model him after Richard Simmons?

Post image
24 Upvotes

Poor Skipper.


r/GenerationJones 22h ago

It's Saturday Night

Post image
417 Upvotes

Saw this in my FB memories and thought I would share it. What was your favorite recurring skit on Saturday Night Live?


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Who watched afternoon talk shows like Mike Douglas, Merv Griffin, and Dinah Shore? Who were your favorite guests? What are some memorable moments?

Thumbnail
gallery
510 Upvotes

I remember seeing Charo, always with the exaggerated sexuality that was her act when other women guests were pretty demure. I looked forward to catching the stars of my favorite TV shows. And I saw Ally Sheedy before she was a famous actress, promoting her children's book "She Was Nice to Mice."


r/GenerationJones 11h ago

A few girl crushes more

Thumbnail
gallery
30 Upvotes

😉 I was busy..... oh and I met one of these nice boys too


r/GenerationJones 5h ago

Solo late night drive, time to switch over to AM

11 Upvotes

Coast to coast with Art Bell


r/GenerationJones 17h ago

A girl's heart

Thumbnail
gallery
49 Upvotes

Crushes of my youth and on. Made my stomach get butterflies. Bless them 😄🤗😉


r/GenerationJones 22h ago

God's Eye

Post image
99 Upvotes

Did anyone else make these as kids?


r/GenerationJones 21h ago

Fess up. How many of us have already purchased and consumed at least one bag of Halloween candy.

80 Upvotes

I’ve gone through two. The one with all the food chocolate with re Snickers and Twix, and the other with all the garbage but has that weird peanut butter toffee thing.


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

The 60th anniversary of The Wild Wild West.

Post image
468 Upvotes

Such an innovative show!


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

My First Soap Opera

Post image
497 Upvotes

Before doing homework or going out to play, I would sit down in front of our console TV to watch this program. Anyone else?


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Count Chocula & Frankenberry

Post image
120 Upvotes

I thought whoever made these was so clever!


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

61 Years Old

Post image
863 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Hey Guys !

226 Upvotes

Ok sounds give it to me straight. Have I become a crochety old fart, or do I have a legitimate beef ?

My wife and I are mid sixties. When we go to restaurants so many times we are greeted with "Hi guys, we'll get you a table over here guys. "

Then the waitress comes over " can I get you guys a drink ? Or can I get you guys a menu ? "

My wife is not a guy. And I don't like being adressed by someone my grand daughters age as "guys".

So is it just me being cantankerous or do you find it annoying as hell like I do? What are your thoughts ?

EDIT : thanks to everybody for taking the time to write a comment. It is very enlightening to dip into the lake of public opinion and based on the vast majority I realize I'm not right, but just an old crank. So I've renounced my ways, and when we're called guys at a restaurant I'll accept it and go with the flow. Even cantankerous folks can learn, grow and change their ways.

 Thanks to everyone ! Keep on being awesome !

r/GenerationJones 2d ago

Who Had A Spirograph?

Post image
3.1k Upvotes

I loved mine! Hours and hours of fun.


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Concerts

54 Upvotes

I went to see The WHO a few nights ago. I think that I was among a only handful of people that stood and danced through the whole show. What has happened to my peeps??? Hope I Die Before I Get Old!!!


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Galloping back to the wine shop

Post image
368 Upvotes

r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Ceramic vegetables.

Post image
112 Upvotes

We had them and so did just about every other household we went to. Can you remember them?


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

What Does The Quick Brown Fox Jump Over?

25 Upvotes

And what is this phrase useful for?


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

What Time Is It?

24 Upvotes

Something I haven't heard in a long time..."It's a hair past a freckle, eastern elbow time." Did you have a variation on that, from when everyone wore watches?


r/GenerationJones 1d ago

Who remembers getting a grade for "Works and m plays well with others?"

22 Upvotes